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CallieAlreza · 2024-11-13

Hello Canvas Community,I am writing to ask a question: what is Quizzes 2? I don't know how to transfer classes from them. I would like an explanation.

tobe_baeyens · 2024-11-13

I've created time slots in the calendar for my students to book, but they are saying they can't see them. It seems that, to view the time slots, they need to click on "Find Courses" and select the specific course where I set them up. Is there an easi...

tobe_baeyens · 2024-11-13

I have a course with multiple group sets, each containing more than 30 groups. Students can self-enroll in these groups through self-enrollment. The problem is that students have to scroll extensively to locate the groups, as all the groups appear on...

tobe_baeyens · 2024-11-13

I'm looking for a way to publish all grades at once in Canvas. I currently have around 100 tests uploaded as practice material, but the grades are set to NOT PUBLISH. This setup means students often email me asking to release their scores, which can ...

SineadSheehan · 2024-11-13

I am a teacher and I have used Canvas before to allow students to submit assignments with Turnitin. However, when I click into where I can usually see the list of assignments, I can now only see options to download them and then re-upload them to pro...

zoeanne_soon · 2024-11-12

Learning Mastery Gradebook will not load when I open it - there is only a spinning wheel. The traditional Gradebook view loads fine. Any ideas how to fix it so the Learning Mastery Gradebook view loads? I have already tried clearing history and cac...

PatAderhold · 2024-11-12

To keep the grading to-do list uncluttered I tend to click this button for assignments that won't be due for a while yet. But new submissions come in and I have to click again. Is there any chance for an "Ignore Until Due Date" option that works simi...

SharynCABRERA · 2024-11-12

Is it possible to delete "Test Student"

SabrinaRedwine · 2024-11-12

I have a teacher whose courses are cross-listed and she chooses to enter different due dates for each section. When using Speed Grader, she is unable to switch between sections to grade the same assignment. When selecting a different section she gets...

davissl2 · 2024-11-12

Is there a way to access a previous school year's calendar on Canvas?

KaleiAarona-Lor · 2024-11-12

I tried to download the student videos that were submitted using the media camera in canvas and I am not able to download that file. Is there another step involved. These were videos created in Canvas using the internal camera feature and not an exte...

NatFeibish · 2024-11-12

Hey, friends. I've developed a few JS elements (flashcards, quizzes, etc) that are to be used in courses just for self-checks. There have been requests for these interactions to be also recorded into the gradebook, so that means I need to use the API...

sself · 2024-11-12

We are utilizing the draft back extension to help combat AI generated writing. When my teachers utilize the Google LTI 1.3 and open the doc for grading, the draftback extension is not there. If they access the papers through the Google drive folder s...

AndersHagelin · 2024-11-12

Hi! I am trying to access zoom-links through Canvas for a course where I am assigned as a teacher. Everyone can see the zoom-links except for me. I get an entirley different interface than all the others. I have made sure that my Canvas-mail is the ...

CherylGoh · 2024-11-12

Hey all..I'm planning the orientation for new students at my university and wondering if Canvas can handle different groups for each campus.We have two campuses, and I’d like to tailor the experience a bit for each location. Is it possible in Canvas?...

LinHua · 2024-11-11

We have an assignment component set with Canvas linked to TII submission. The settings would allow students to have late submission. As per normal practice, students are allowed for 1 attempt of late submission, thus, Speed Grader must have shown onl...

YLevine3 · 2024-11-11

Hi, I have videos on EdPuzzle that i am intergrating into Canvas coursework, but i want to block the actual edpuzzle page, (as there are many non-educational videos on that site). is that possible, like to block edpuzzle website throught google.admin...

AlessandraCarri · 2024-11-11

Who can help me open a quiz that has been closedMy professor told me to contact canvas support but I can't seem to find it.

burdicks · 2024-11-11

I'm an instructional designer working on online Canvas courses everyday. I'm not happy with the recent "improvement" to the rich content editor. When using the html editor, I've noticed it has a white background vs. a gray background. Not terrible, b...

TanyaNeumann73 · 2024-11-11

I have an assignment that has diappeared from my module. It is still listed my gradebook and it is still listed in the assignments tab but it is NOT in the module anymore. It was in my module but then just disappeared. But if I try adding it back in ...

JonathanArbar · 2024-11-11

It's really frustrating to have to enter my password every single time I return to the site. I'm on a private machine that no one else has access to, why can't I change a setting to leave me logged in until I log out?

benjamin_kiraco · 2024-11-11

Can I give discussion first response and replies different due dates?

Bkobler · 2024-11-11

I have a student who left in the middle of a course. It has not concluded yet. I can't see any of this present courses...the dashboard is blank and the courses are not listed in the past enrollments because the class has not concluded until Dec. How ...

KathrynSchamu · 2024-11-11

Does anyone know how to work around this error message?"This website is under heavy load (queue full)We're sorry, too many people are accessing this website at the same time. We're working on this problem. Please try again later."

dcramer1 · 2024-11-11

I am creating a curriculum guide for my course. The guide is shared with my admin in google docs. I would like for my admin to be able to click a link in the guide and bring up a copy of my weekly front page in Canvas. When the admin tries to click t...

CarolAnneHagele · 2024-11-11

Student access to Canvas page: Equipment: Newer MacBook Air. Using Safari Some Canvas pages started loading only a "Transcript" over the top of the page and I lose navigation control and access to rubrics, reply and submit buttons. At first it was on...

CharlesKGray · 2024-11-11

I have copied and pasted links for Google Drive Docs, Slides, and Spreadsheets for years into Canvas. I have always had success with changing the Google generate link code from "edit" to "copy" to force students to have to make a copy of the source i...

AlyssaCarricato · 2024-11-11

I am unable to assign assignments to a section or even individual students... the only option I get is "Everyone." Yes, I have deleted out Everyone and tried typing the sections in manually. Yes, I have students in the sections and are typing the rig...

jshellard · 2024-11-11

How do I give the guidance counselor access to all student's classes and their completed work without giving them "administrator" level rights?

VíctorRJofre · 2024-11-11

Una vez grabado el vídeo ¿puedo editarlo? Esto es, por ejemplo ¿puedo cambiar el fondo? ¿puedo insertar títulos de crédito? ¿música de fondo? ¿insertar paneles escritos?Gracias,Victor

AlexisNast · 2024-11-20

We're excited to announce the Canvas Apps page will be going live to open beta on December 16th! This new feature is designed to streamline app integration and management for Canvas root admins. While still in development, this initial release, which...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-15

The release date for the Discussion Checkpoints feature has been adjusted. Originally planned for November 16, the new release date for production is January 18, 2025. In the meantime, Discussion Checkpoints will still be accessible in the beta envir...

SamGarza1 · 2024-11-04

We’re making an important change to the rollout of Discussion Checkpoints based on your feedback. Instead of enabling Checkpoints as a default feature that is on for all users on November 16th, we will now release it as a Feature Option.

sgergely · 2024-11-04

Get ready to shape the future of Instructure’s data capabilities! We’re running an Instructure Data Questionnaire to gather your valuable insights for our 2025 roadmap, focusing on cloud adoption and analytics trends. Your feedback will guide our fea...

TamasBalogh · 2024-10-25

I’m excited to extend the End of Quarter Update practice - which might be familiar from New Quizzes Updates - to Discussions, ensuring you’re informed about recent improvements in the last 3 months and our upcoming objectives for the upcoming quarter...

SamGarza1 · 2024-10-24

We’re excited to share an update on the progress of Discussion Checkpoints! Before moving the feature into our beta environment, we had the privilege of working with four institutions that tested the functionality.

RaviKoll · 2024-10-24

We’re excited to share that SpeedGrader is getting a significant upgrade! These changes are designed to make your grading process even smoother, faster, and more reliable.

GergelyTar · 2024-10-24

With our October release, we're introducing some really exciting updates in Intelligent Insights.

teryn_odom · 2024-10-21

Tl;dr: Get excited! LTI Usage has two powerful new capabilities being released tomorrow! Read on for more details.

ruthfoulkrod · 2024-10-18

The feedback window is now closed. Further updates will be provided soon!

carlycurran · 2024-10-17

Your Admin Analytics data is fresher! Admin Analytics is now on DAP. New Course Analytics will be on DAP by the end of November.

DanaOkerlund · 2024-10-17

Over the past quarter, we've made strides in enhancing the New Quizzes experience with several updates. One of the highlights is the introduction of Custom Feedback, allowing instructors to provide personalized feedback to students after quiz complet...

AllisonHowell · 2024-10-16

What we heard from our Alpha group and what we’re doing next

MichaelLysaght · 2024-10-15

As I approach my first anniversary as Chief Technology Officer, I wanted to share with you, our customers, how my team is approaching some of the foundational technical work that will power our product into the future.

RyanNorton · 2024-10-07

Mark your calendars! Sharing early communication about a few changes we’ve made to our Canvas deploy and release schedule.

jsailor · 2024-10-04

We’re thrilled to announce that Khannmigo Teacher Tools can now be enabled directly within Canvas! This powerful integration streamlines lesson planning and accelerates time-consuming tasks – all without leaving the LMS. The Khanmigo Teacher Tools in...

marycornia · 2024-10-03

Learning Accelerators, Teams Assignments integration now generally available for Canvas

AkosFarago · 2024-10-03

We’re launching a closed beta group to test our newly redesigned media player, featuring improved accessibility, privacy, and adaptive streaming. Be part of shaping the video experience in Canvas!

TamasBalogh · 2024-10-01

Since the Discussions Redesign was enforced, we’ve addressed some unforeseen issues and are now focusing on enhancing key areas and introducing new features. We’ve already received some valuable feedback, giving us a general idea of what needs attent...

teryn_odom · 2024-09-26

We’re excited to announce the first iteration of a powerful new feature in Impact—Course and Term-Based Messaging with the addition of Sub-Account-Based Messaging as a bonus! This allows Impact admins to target Canvas users with highly personalized m...

AllisonHowell · 2024-09-23

The long term fix is nearing code completion and will be released to production in late October

SamGarza1 · 2024-09-18

Are you curious about Discussion Checkpoints? I’m here to give you a sneak peek at this highly anticipated release, coming later this year.

sgergely · 2024-09-13

We’re excited to introduce DAP CLI 1.2.0, featuring secure connections to MySQL and PostgreSQL, optimized memory usage for cloud environments, and improved error handling for parquet files. In addition, the CLI now logs system environment details for...

TamasBalogh · 2024-09-11

In a previous post, we explained the issue where the 'Disallow Threaded Replies' option was inadvertently applied to discussions that were intended to remain threaded. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the update, we are unable to identify which sp...

teryn_odom · 2024-09-11

Ahoy there! After recently docking to provide you the ability to hop aboard with a high-level overview of what LTI Usage is, we want to now dive deeper into how it works and what you should (and should not) expect.

shirenv · 2024-09-09

I'm excited to share an upcoming event that reflects our commitment to keeping you informed and at the forefront of our product evolution. We know how much you care about staying up to speed on product updates, so Instructure New and Next will walk y...

jperkins · 2024-09-03

We're adding some new functionality to allow customization options for Canvas Username/Password logins.

SamGarza1 · 2024-09-03

Originally slated for an earlier release, we have decided to shift the full launch of Checkpoints to Q4, with the beta version available in October and the production release scheduled for November.

RyanNorton · 2024-08-27

Given the busy back-to-school season, our team has been revisiting our Canvas Deploy Schedule to ensure we can minimize any potential disruptions. As a result our Beta and Production deploys have been delayed by 24 hours.

SamGarza1 · 2024-08-21

We're exploring new possibilities for Canvas Group functionality, including the option for private groups and we'd love your input!

Canvas Release Notes (2025-01-18)

Upcoming Canvas Changes 2024-12-08 Updating the mediaType for launches from New Quizzes items 2025-02-16 Assignment Custom Parameter Data with Leading Zeros Stripped During Course Copy For more information, please see Upcoming Canvas Changes. In...

Published: 11-08-2024